START is our orientation program for incoming students. Whether virtual or in-person, students will be introduced to OSU resources that have the power to help them academically, financially, socially, and healthily. They will spend the day with our amazing START leaders, engaging with other new students, and meeting with their academic advisors. We also have a separate program for families; going over OSU resources, how to support your student, and how to deal with the transition of sending your student to college.
Join us for our exciting in-person Hawai’i START session, where advisors and university staff bring the OSU experience directly to you! In just one action-packed day, you’ll receive personalized guidance, forge connections with fellow Hawai’i Beavers, and depart with your fall class schedule in hand. Get ready for a day filled with valuable information and new friendships without the cost of coming to the mainland.
Costs (per person): Students: $150 Siblings under 10: $0 Families/Guests: $75
Discover the essence of inclusivity and support with Bilingüe, Oregon State University's bilingual campus orientation program! Created to cater to the needs of Spanish-speaking families, Bilingüe offers a dynamic blend of informative sessions, bilingual tours, and departmental presentations conducted in Spanish. This initiative ensures that all students and parents feel welcomed and empowered as they embark on their college journey. When students sign up for this session, they will be able to choose to have their family/guest materials be conducted in English or in Spanish.
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Experience the community at our in-person Black and Indigenous Student Success Connections! Join us as we shine a spotlight on vibrant living-learning communities and an array of academic and student success resources tailored to help Black and Indigenous students thrive. Discover a supportive community where you can connect, grow, and make lasting memories during your first term at OSU!
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It's September and you still need to attend START? We've got you covered! Our Catch-Up START session is here to ensure everyone gets their START requirement fulfilled before the term kicks off.
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Join us for a full day of orientation fun! Beginning bright and early, you will join our START Leaders for a guided orientation filled with resource panels regarding academics, finances, and belonging here at OSU. Parents and families that come along with their students will embark on a different path, attending information and resource panels catered to them and their learning of how to support their students in this big transition.
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All Students: $10 | FY Families/Guests: $80 | Student Housing: $60 |
Siblings under 10: $0 | TR Families/Guests: $65 | Family/Guest Housing: $75 |
Can’t make it to Corvallis? No worries! Virtual START combines all information from the in-person sessions and more into an asynchronous learning experience. Virtual START is administered through Canvas, an online learning platform you will be using a lot of here at OSU. With about 2-3 hours worth of content, you can click through this Canvas course at your own pace. You will have 5 days to complete the main content and set up a meeting with your advisor, to take place sometime during the scheduled advising days. The course opens at 10am and closes at 5pm (PST) on their respective days.
To ensure fairness and support students awaiting financial aid awards, we're adjusting our May sign-up process this year. After the June 1st commitment deadline, we'll open up another round of spots on June 3rd, giving everyone a way to secure their START session. This ensures equal opportunity for participation, regardless of award status.
Beaver Basecamp does not show START sessions when:
Students will room with another student in one of our residence halls, based on the preferences made on their registration form.
Guests will stay together, in a suite-style room, in a different residence hall.
At Oregon State University, we are committed to supporting our military service members, veterans, and their families as they transition into higher education. As part of this commitment, we offer fee waivers and discounts for various programs and sessions.
FEE WAIVERS
Military service or affiliation with a service member may qualify you for a fee waiver. Complete the following questions on our sign-up form to check eligibility. Answering "yes" to any of these questions may qualify you for a $10 student fee waiver.
DISCOUNTS
In addition to fee waivers, we offer discounts for veterans attending in support of their students. If your student answers "yes" to the second question above and you are accompanying them, you may be eligible to receive the following discounts:
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for a fee waiver or to receive a discount, please indicate your eligibility on the sign-up form when registering for a session on Beaver Basecamp. Our team will review your responses and apply the waiver or discount accordingly.
Please reach out to us, the Office of Student Orientation, if you have any questions about START!